{"id":3876,"date":"2019-12-13T12:34:55","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T20:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/?p=3876"},"modified":"2019-12-13T12:35:59","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T20:35:59","slug":"transitions-program-wins-economic-development-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/transitions-program-wins-economic-development-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitions Program Wins Economic Development Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"open-para\">After a year of significant expansion, including the first classes inside the Vista Detention Facility, Palomar\u2019s \u201cCorrections to College\u201d program honored for contributing to the region\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p>CARLSBAD, CA \u2015 A trailblazing program at Palomar College that is helping formerly incarcerated students get back on their feet was recognized at the 2019 North County Excellence in Economic Development luncheon in Carlsbad on Thursday, Dec. 12.<\/p>\n<p>Known as \u201cTransitions,\u201d the program was named the Higher Education award winner from the San Diego North Economic Development Council (SDNEDC).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a result of the Transitions program at Palomar College, students who had never considered going to college are now enrolled and invested in their education,\u201d said Palomar College Superintendent\/President Dr. Joi Lin Blake. \u201cHelping formerly incarcerated students take the next step\u2014and bringing for-credit classes to those still behind bars\u2014is another example of how Palomar is a force for positive change in the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Transitions provides a tight-knit and supportive community on campus for students who have served time in correctional facilities. In 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/transitions-vista-detention-facility\/\">Palomar also introduced the first for-credit college classes at the Vista Detention Facility<\/a>, in a pioneering partnership with the San Diego County Sheriff\u2019s Department. Classes offered range from English Composition and Reading Skills to Sociology and Statistics\/Behavioral Sciences.<\/p>\n<p>The program helps previously incarcerated individuals make a smooth transition from the California criminal justice system into Palomar College and the communities where they live. Among other things, Transitions provides resources and connections to meet students\u2019 basic needs so they can concentrate on their chosen field of study, reintegrate into the community, and become successful, lifelong learners.<\/p>\n<p>The SDNEDC is an economic development organization focused on building \u201ca stronger North County economy through regional collaboration and leadership.\u201d Thursday\u2019s award ceremony was held at the Cape Rey Hotel in Carlsbad.<\/p>\n<p># # #<\/p>\n<p>Media contacts:<\/p>\n<p>Julie Lanthier Bandy, Public Affairs, jlanthierbandy@palomar.edu, 760-744-1150 x2365<\/p>\n<p>Tom Pfingsten, Public Affairs, tpfingsten@palomar.edu, 760-744-1150 x2960<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a year of significant expansion, including the first classes inside the Vista Detention Facility, Palomar\u2019s \u201cCorrections to College\u201d program honored for contributing to the region\u2019s economy. 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